Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW65 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·Deep · Cool undertone
Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).
Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.
Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
48
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly deeper· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Same cool undertone· Same full coverage· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin
Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)· Same full coverage· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly lighter· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
67
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin
Retailer shade note: for very deep skin with cool-neutral undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW65 (Deep · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.
Why the closest shade match works
Maybelline Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation in 375 Soft Matte, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW65. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW65Closest shade match375 Soft MatteHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%86#714b40#795249Very close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%90DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 4.4
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 83/100Shade match 90/100Medium confidence· Digital match
Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 7N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW65. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW65Closest overall alternative7NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall82
Colour60%96#714b40#6f493cLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98DeepVery deepCloseDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 82/100High confidence· Digital match
Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.
31 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.
Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.
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